Keywords
franchising, vertical restraints, exclusive distribution, selective distribution, noncompete obligation, restrictions related to intellectual property rights, restrictions related to location, exchange of information in vertical relations, sale price reporting, unification of advertising campaigns, RPM
Abstract
This article aims to identify those special elements of franchising, important to antitrust assessment, which differentiate it from traditional distribution. It is fair to say that some restrictions on the rights of a franchisee contained in franchise agreements will be treated with more leniency than if they were included in a standard distribution agreement. The analysis covers the following areas: a) general restrictions typical to franchising; b) RPM; c) noncompete obligations; d) combining selective and exclusive distribution; e) point-of-sale location requirements.
Recommended Citation
Bolecki, A. (2013). Particular features of franchising in competition law. internetowy Kwartalnik Antymonopolowy i Regulacyjny (internet Quarterly on Antitrust and Regulation), 2(7), 59-77. Retrieved from https://press.wz.uw.edu.pl/ikar/vol2/iss7/5
First Page
59
Last Page
77
Page Count
18
Publisher
University of Warsaw
